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Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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"In this must-read book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, athletes, students, and business people--both seasoned and new--that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit." Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, MacArthur "genius" Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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When she is chosen to compete in the local spelling bee, Stacey learns that, win or lose, her words are powerful, and sometimes perseverance is the most important word of all, in this debut picture book from the iconic voting rights advocate.
Author
Series
Field notes volume 6
Publisher
Biblioasis
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Writing is, and always will be, an act defined by failure. The best plan is to just get used to it. Failure is a topic discussed in every creative writing department in the world, but this is the book every beginning writer should have on their shelf to prepare them--which is to say, to console them in their misery. Less a guide to writing and more a guide to how to simply keep on going, On Writing and Failure: Or, On the Peculiar Perseverance Required...
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Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Demonstrates the game-changing power of perseverance. Through action-filled stories, captivating spreads, and a character-building quiz, readers will consider their own character and be encouraged to take it to the next level.
11) Hang in there!
Author
Publisher
Abrams Appleseed, an imprint of ABRAMS
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
One thing after another goes wrong on Cat's cat-astrophic day -- but with reassuring support from her friends and a paws-itive outlook, she just may be able to keep things in purr-spective.
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Ganbatte (gan-ba-tay) is a Japanese philosophy focused on doing the best you can with what you have. Though there is no direct translation, "keep going," and "give it your all," embody the sentiments behind the word. Just as wabi sabi shows the beauty of imperfection in life, ganbatte teaches you how to get past obstacles and be motivated to keep moving forward. In Ganbatte! author Albert Liebermann provides an inspirational, yet practical guide...
13) Baker makers
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A young boy is determined to create the perfect cake, but when his baking doesn't go quite as planned, he learns to embrace the unexpected"--
Author
Publisher
Peachtree Publishing Company Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Claire can't wait to get out on the ice and skate, skate, skate! She's going to jump, leap, and twirl! Just you wait--pretty soon she'll be on TV and dazzling audiences everywhere. But when Claire and her mom arrive at the Ice Center for Claire's very first skating lesson, it's not everything Claire was dreaming it would be...In this humorous tale of expectation meets reality, Claire discovers beautiful performances require lots of skill, and it's...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Follows a singing girl's fruitless search for a friend in her world, until one night when her song is finally heard by someone who understands. This almost wordless picture book is a gentle reminder of how powerful we can be when we dare to reach out to one another.
Author
Publisher
Viking Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Noisy Nora is learning to play the violin, but her family isn't sure they can survive it! The lovable heroine of Noisy Nora returns in a new book that will charm parents and children alike. Nora is determined to play the violin, but her parents, sister Kate, and brother Jack are appalled by the terrible sounds that emerge during her practice sessions. Scrape and shriek, screech and squeak--everybody holds their ears. But when a special evening comes,...
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Publisher
Books4pocket
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Español
Description
"¿Cuál es el secreto del éxito? La clave del éxito no es el talento ni la suerte, como siempre hemos creído. La clave del éxito es una mezcla de pasión, perseverancia y coraje: "grit". La obra de Angela Duckworth, profesora de psicología y pionera en su campo, ha revolucionado el panorama cultural y cientiífico al demostrar, con estudios contrastados cientiíficamente, que el éxito en la vida tiene poco que ver con la inteligencia y mucho...
19) We are family
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
"When Jayden and his teammates find out there's not going to be a Hoop Group this year--and maybe ever again--they have to learn to lean on each other if they want to save their basketball season"--
Author
Publisher
WaterBrook
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Tasha tells remarkable stories of experiencing this firsthand when she committed to dreams even when they seemed unrealistic, pursued adoption though it looked impossible, navigated the dynamics of a blended family despite challenges, and watched God move in each step of endurance through infertility and depression"--Amazon.
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